Law & Behold #23: Free Speech, The AG & Parliamentary Oversight

Dato’ Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, Constitutional Lawyer

29-May-20 15:00

Law & Behold #23: Free Speech, The AG & Parliamentary Oversight

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On this episode of Law & Behold, we look at issues linked to our Federal Constitution that have been making the headlines. First, we touch on free speech, while discussing YB Xavier Jayakumar being investigated under the Sedition Act & s 233(1) CMA. Next, we look at the role of the Attorney General of Malaysia, whose responsibilities are provided for in Article 145 of the Federal Constitution. Finally, we discuss the importance of parliamentary oversight as envisioned in the Constitution, with regard to the recent stimulus packages announced.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues, Education

Tags: The Bigger Picture, Live & Learn, Federal Constitution of Malaysia, Malaysian Constitution, Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi, Law & Behold, Constitutional Law, The Attorney General of Malaysia, AG, Communications and Multimedia Act, Sedition Act, Free Speech, Parliament Oversight, PRIHATIN Economic Stimulus Package, Bantuan Prihatin Nasional,

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